CMF Group Pty Ltd v Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority [2021] NSWCATAD 327

Civil and Administrative Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: CMF Group Pty Ltd v Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority [2021] NSWCATAD 327 Hearing dates: 4 August 2021 Date of orders: 09 November 2021 Decision date: 09 November 2021 Jurisdiction: Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division Before: A Britton, Deputy President Decision: (1) The decision made by the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority to refuse to grant a packaged liquor license to CMF Group Pty Ltd is affirmed. Catchwords: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW — refusal to grant a packaged liquor licence the Liquor Act 2007 (NSW) — failure to notify and consult nearby local council — whether the failure to comply was of a minor or technical nature — whether the applicant made all reasonable efforts to comply with the requirements WORDS AND PHRASES — meaning of "a minor or technical nature" Legislation Cited: Liquor Act 2007 (NSW) Liquor Regulation 2018 (NSW) Cases Cited: Coote v State of NSW and the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority [2016] NSWSC 1492 D & D Natural Health Pty Ltd v Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority [2020] NSWCATAD 307 Category: Principal judgment Parties: CMF Group Pty Ltd (Applicant) Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: H Atkin (Respondent) Solicitors: L Cornish (Agent for the Applicant) Crown Solicitor (Respondent) File Number(s): 2021/00062076 Publication restriction: Nil